Wine Wise Presents

Call the Chadwick to reserve your seats 207-774-5141

140 Chadwick St., Portland, ME

Blind wine tastings are open to anyone trying to learn more about wine, professionally or recreationally. All levels are welcome.

Before each session you will be emailed a wine style to bring to the tasting (e.g., village-level Burgundy, white Rhone, a white Bordeaux, American Merlot, etc…). We will systematically evaluate each wine through a blind tasting to see if we can determine which wine it is based on sight, smell, palate, and finish. We will help each other learn and build tasting skills -- this is an open learning environment.

To attend, you will just need to bring along the assigned wine concealed in a brown bag. There is no additional costs other then the wine you are asked to bring. Please pass along to anyone who you think might be interested in attending (e.g. sommeliers, bartenders, wine sales/distribution, wine geeks, aspiring wine professionals, etc).

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast (www.thechadwick.com), Newfangled Eats (www.newfangledeats.com), and Wine Wise (www.winewiseevents.com) are teaming up to present another amazing season of cooking and wine education classes.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast, located in the historic West End, will be the backdrop for your intimate and educational gourmet experience. Your cooking and wine class will be held around the big island in the kitchen, which comfortably fits an intimate setting of eight guests. You’ll get to learn and help prepare the food you’ll enjoy throughout the class as well as understanding how to perfectly pair wines. Plus, we’re there to answer all your food and wine questions!

On January 25, we will focus on the classic pairing of Pinot Noir and pork. With so many delicious cuts available, it’s easy to see why pork is so popular with today’s foodie palette. Come enjoy a diverse menu, from appetizers to desserts, and get inspired to try this old standby in new ways. A great match for this menu is the Pinot Noir grape. Learn about its trademark aromas and flavors, the best growing regions and how diverse this grape can be, depending on where it is grown and how it is made.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of the Old Port area as you explore different styles of Cabernet Sauvignon at four wonderful restaurants. You'll delve into some big and luscious red wines, taste paired foods from each location, and hear from the owner's/chef's about the motivations behind their restaurants.

Bring your love for red wines and your thirst for learning as we explore Cabernet Sauvignon through tasting and discussions that will build your wine knowledge. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the different styles available in different regions of the world, some tips for pairing with food, and how to describe what you smell and taste.

Wine professionals are always on the lookout for new and exciting wines. There are several European whites winning over many palates and becoming increasingly accessible due to improved wine making practices across many regions of Europe and accelerated demand for something new.

Join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a fun guided wine tasting discussion geared towards all levels of wine knowledge. Together we’ll taste, discuss, and simplify four palate pleasing European whites which all pair very well with food.

* Leave with a toolbox of wine evaluation and appreciation skills that will enable you to approach any wine comfortably.
* Expand your ability to articulate what is going on in your wine glass.
* Discover what to expect from wines from different regions of the world.
* Learn what to expect from terms on a label when selecting your next bottle of wine.
* Gain skills for appropriately pairing food and wine.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast (www.thechadwick.com), Newfangled Eats (www.newfangledeats.com), and Wine Wise (www.winewiseevents.com) are teaming up to present another amazing season of cooking and wine education classes.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast, located in the historic West End, will be the backdrop for your intimate and educational gourmet experience. Your cooking and wine class will be held around the big island in the kitchen, which comfortably fits an intimate setting of eight guests. You’ll get to learn and help prepare the food you’ll enjoy throughout the class as well as understanding how to perfectly pair wines. Plus, we’re there to answer all your food and wine questions!

Join us February 15th as we discuss the main characteristics of Southern Italian cuisine: its extreme simplicity and use of only the freshest ingredients. We’ll prepare a divine four-course meal paired with delicious reds. See, swirl, sniff and taste your way through some wonderful Italian red wines. Learn what makes these wines unique and representative of their region, and how to properly pair them with food. You’ll walk away with key information to help you navigate the Italian section of any wine shop.

France produces many of the finest wines loved around the world. Their emphasis on the impact of the “terroir” for where the grapes are grown makes their wine labeling practices different from other countries and often difficult to understand.

Bring your love for wine and join us in this fun event as we taste some of France’s great and affordable red wines including wines from the regions of Bordeaux Right-Bank and Left-Bank, Bandol, and The Languedoc. You’ll walk away with confidence, knowing what makes a good wine at any price, how to pair with food, describe what you smell and taste, and how to select wines with ease.

* Leave with a toolbox of wine evaluation and appreciation skills that will enable you to approach any wine comfortably.
* Expand your ability to articulate what is going on in your wine glass.
* Discover what to expect from wines from different regions of France.
* Learn what to expect from terms on a label when selecting your next bottle of wine.
* Gain skills for appropriately pairing food and wine.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast (www.thechadwick.com), Newfangled Eats (www.newfangledeats.com), and Wine Wise (www.winewiseevents.com) are teaming up to present another amazing season of cooking and wine education classes.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast, located in the historic West End, will be the backdrop for your intimate and educational gourmet experience. Your cooking and wine class will be held around the big island in the kitchen, which comfortably fits an intimate setting of eight guests. You’ll get to learn and help prepare the food you’ll enjoy throughout the class as well as understanding how to perfectly pair wines. Plus, we’re there to answer all your food and wine questions!

Join us March 21 as we prepare a variety of classic family meals, simple staples everyone will love. We’ll then show you how to transform these dishes into entrees worthy of a special occasion. You’ll also learn the secrets of wine tasting, pairing, and tips to purchasing delicious, affordable wines that impress.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast (www.thechadwick.com), Newfangled Eats (www.newfangledeats.com), and Wine Wise (www.winewiseevents.com) are teaming up to present another amazing season of cooking and wine education classes.

The Chadwick Bed & Breakfast, located in the historic West End, will be the backdrop for your intimate and educational gourmet experience. Your cooking and wine class will be held around the big island in the kitchen, which comfortably fits an intimate setting of eight guests. You’ll get to learn and help prepare the food you’ll enjoy throughout the class as well as understanding how to perfectly pair wines. Plus, we’re there to answer all your food and wine questions!

Join us on April 18th for the last event in our cooking and wine pairing series as we teach you how to spice up your next gathering with a versatile tapas menu! Come explore why these small bites have become the next big thing. You’ll also learn the secrets of wine tasting, pairing, and tips to purchasing delicious, affordable Spanish wines that will bring out the best in your tapas.